Drug Labels
Where are you more likely to find a drug label?
Over the Counter OR Prescription
Over the Counter
You can get the flu from a flu shot.
Myth: Flu shot is a weakened form of the disease that helps your body build immunity; not going to get the flu.
What does OTC mean?
Over the Counter
What is a Vaccine?
Prevention and/or treatment
Weakened form introduced to the body to produce an immune response
What color were our slides?
Purple
On the drug label, it mentions that if you are _____, breast-feeding, or taking additional tranquilizers or sedatives you should ask your doctor if you are able to take that medication.
Pregnant
Vaccines generally have some side effects, but they are usually mild.
Fact: Side effects disappear within a few hours or days depending on the vaccination; the most common side effect is soreness near the injection.
Name 2 types of OTC medicine.
Tylenol, Advil, Robitussin, Claritin, or Pepto-Bismo
What is a diagnosis?
Health condition based on symptoms and treatment options and provided a plan to manage any conditions you have
What number module is this?
Module 2
Name 3 sections that you may find on a drug label.
Uses
Warning
Directions
Other Information (Storing Temperature)
Active Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients
Vaccines in children can cause autism.
Myth
What is the difference between OTC and Prescription?
Over the Counter: buy at Longs or Walgreens
Prescription: prescribed/requested by a doctor
How does the weakened form of the disease work?
Your body will produce an immune response to the weakened disease. Then, if your body ever comes in contact with the disease in the future, it will remember the immune response and keep you from getting seriously ill.
Name 3 of our names.
Kaila, Jessalyn, Jessa, Rene, Gabe
What is one important thing that you should always look, that is printed on the bottle or box?
Expiration Date
The HPV vaccine is only given to girls because it protects against cervical cancer so boys don’t need it.
Myth: Helps prevent HPV which can cause genital cancers in men.
What 3 forms can a medication come in?
Pill, liquid, or inhaler
Why is it important to have self-advocacy when you are meeting with a doctor?
Since the doctor can’t read your mind, be prepared to advocate for yourself and answer questions related to your symptoms, how long you have been experiencing the symptoms, and if you are currently taking any medications.
What was our main focus of today's presentation?
Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prescription Drug, Over-the-Counter Drug (OTC), Drug Facts Label, Vaccine
Why is it important to read the drug label?
May use medicine for its unintended purpose, or uses it wrong
Living a healthy lifestyle will keep you free from diseases and vaccinations are not necessary.
Myth: Healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of getting diseases, but vaccines are the most effective way to reduce the risk of infection.
How can medicines potentially become dangerous?
Some people may overuse the drug or be used irresponsibly.
"My head has been pounding, my fever is high, and I've been vomiting since this morning." Is this a good example of self-advocacy?
Yes, they explained what has been happening to them and what they are feeling.
Identify if -itis is a suffix, prefix, or a root word. What does it mean?
Inflammation